octane lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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8-1. Specifications
*: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 98 RON is not available, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 95 RON may be used with no detriment to engine durability or
driveability.
Bore and stroke94.0  83.0 mm (3.7  3.3 in.)
Displacement3456 cm3 (210.9 cu.in.)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
When you find these types of fuel label at the
gas station, use only the fuel with one of the fol-
lowing labels.

EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane NumberLC50098 or higher*
LC500h95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)82 L (21.7 gal., 18.0 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor) (LC500h)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output131.9 kW
Maximum torque300 N•m (30.6 kgf•m, 221.3 ft•lbf)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) (LC500h)
TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.7 V/cell

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended
gasoline to be used has a Research Octane Number that follows the above.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
When you find these types of fuel
label at the gas station, use only the
fuel with one of the following labels.

LC500 (EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line conforming to European stan-
dard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Researc h Octane Number of 98 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
LC500 (Except EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Researc h Octane Number of 98 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
LC500h (EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line conforming to European stan-
dard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
LC500h (except EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline will cause the three-
way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
●EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under
names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of etha-nol should not be used. The use of
these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.